Zidane Wants Barthez as France Goalkeeping Coach

Zinedine Zidane, the man widely expected to become the next head coach of the French national team, is planning to bring Fabien Barthez into his backroom staff. According to L'Equipe, Zidane wants the legendary goalkeeper to take charge of the goalkeepers. The problem? Barthez doesn't have the required coaching license yet. Both the French Football Federation and Zidane himself insist that every member of the coaching staff must hold the proper qualifications. It's a non-negotiable point for the future boss, who wants to build a crew of trusted professionals. Zidane is now looking into fast-tracking Barthez through the necessary courses so he can obtain his license and officially join the setup. Barthez, a World Cup winner with France and a former Manchester United star, has been out of the coaching game for years. Earlier reports indicated Zidane is already putting together his staff ahead of taking over Les Bleus, planning a clean sweep and relying on people he knows well.